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The image below shows the formation of a tropical cyclone. Which of the following statements correctly describes the image?

• Cool air rises over warm ocean water. High- and low-pressure currents meet and rotate. As the cool air warms, it falls so that more cool air can take its place.

• Warm air rises over warm ocean water. Higher-pressure air moves into place and then cycles up. Once the warm air cools, it rotates down so that more warm air can rise.

• The ocean currents push the warm air along the surface of the water. As it moves, it picks up speed.

• A storm forms over cool ocean currents. As the wind blows from the storm, the water is pushed into a circular motion, which creates the movement of the tropical cyclone.

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Which conditions produce a hurricane?

• Cool, dry air rises over warm water.

• Warm, moist air rises over cool water.

• Warm, moist air rises over warm water.

• Cool, dry air rises over cool water.

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The two graphs below show the average temperature on the surface of the Indian Ocean per month over the year and the average number of cyclones that form in the Indian Ocean per month over the year. How do these graphs provide evidence that cyclones form as a result of heat energy stored in the oceans?

• Sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean go down whenever the number of cyclones goes up.

• Cyclones never form during the months when sea surface temperatures are low.

• Temperatures increase during the whole year, and the number of cyclones goes down.

• The highest sea surface temperatures occur just before the highest number of cyclones.

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Which of the following correctly describes how a tropical cyclone is formed?

• Tropical cyclones are formed when warm water evaporates from the surface of the ocean, rises quickly, and creates an area of low pressure.

• Tropical cyclones are formed when cold water evaporates from the surface of the ocean, rises quickly, and creates an area of low pressure.

• Tropical cyclones are formed when cold water evaporates from the surface of the ocean, rises slowly, and creates an area of high pressure.

• Tropical cyclones are formed when warm water evaporates from the surface of the ocean, rises slowly, and creates an area of low pressure.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?

• Typhoons are large waves that can cause flooding. Hurricanes are like tornadoes on water.

• Hurricanes are typically warm, wet storms with a lot of rain. Typhoons are cold and dry storms with a lot of wind and little rain.

• Both form when warm water evaporates, rises quickly, and creates an area of low pressure. The names are different based on location.

• Typhoons form when warm air meets cold water, and hurricanes form when warm air meets warm water.

A student created a poster that represents the predicted weather across the United States. At which location is a tropical cyclone most likely to form? Circle the correct answer.

• B

• A

• A

• B

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Which of the following best describes a similarity between low-pressure and high-pressure air masses?

• Both can influence weather patterns.

• Both are associated with clear skies.

• Both result in strong winds.

• Both are formed over oceans.

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The map provided displays ocean surface temperatures on Earth. In what areas will tropical cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons most likely form? Circle the correct answers.

• 1

• 3

• 6

• 2

• 5

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Observe the map below. Which weather patterns are most likely in the southern part of the US due to the conditions in the map?

• Dry, cool winds will bring in warmer temperatures.

• Heavy rain and strong winds will bring in cooler temperatures.

• Snow is likely to form in the southern part of the US.

• Hurricanes are more likely to form in the gulf between Texas and Florida.

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Which statement best explains the answer to Part A?

• The large, warm air mass heats up the air near the gulf.

• This weather pattern is caused by the periodic cooling of the northern US.

• This weather pattern is caused by fast winds that warm the coastlines all around the US.

• This weather pattern is caused by the cool air masses moving to parts of the central and eastern Atlantic Ocean near the poles.

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